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Obituary for Christopher Brorup
Chris M. Brorup of Eatonton, passed away on Wednesday, April 27, 2011. Chris was born in Washington, Georgia, Wilkes County Georgia but moved to Eatonton at an early age. He was 35 years old. He is survived by his wonderful wife, Jessica Maddox Brorup and his two step-sons , William Derek Edwards and Patrick Kyle Brock; parents, Carl W. Brorup Jr. and Dona Brorup of Eatonton; step-grandmother, Barbara Stone of Deltona, Florida. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Carl W. Brorup Sr. and Gloria A. Brorup; Edwin Anderson and Mary Helen Anderson. During his high school and college years, Chris excelled in swimming , earning a position to train toward the Olympics. He also was deeply committed to the Boy Scouts of America and earned the rank of Eagle Scout in 1990 with his father serving as assistant troop master. After his time in college, Chris became interested and served as a firefighter/paramedic in several area agencies. He also maintained a license as an amateur radio operator KB4WNH; an interest developed by his father, Carl Jr. He was an active member of the First Independent Methodist Church of Eatonton. We have lost a valued husband, father and son in this life but we realize he is truly heavens gain. In lieu of flowers, the family would ask donations may be made to the Georgia Sheriffs Boys Ranches, Inc. or The Boy Scouts of America. Funeral services will be conducted on Sunday, May 1st at the First Independent Methodist Church with Pastor Ron Smith, officiating. The family will receive friends and loved ones on Saturday evening from 6 pm to 8 pm at Vining Ivy Hill Chapel, Eatonton. Vining Ivy Hill Chapel was in charge of the arrangements.
